| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $231.44 | 3.860% | $240.3736 | $240.37 | $240.35 | $240.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.97 | 3.118% | $211.361 | $211.36 | $211.35 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.99 | 11.323% | $36.7255 | $36.73 | $36.75 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.44 | 9.315% | $193.9685 | $193.97 | $193.95 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.78 | 10.537% | $224.1469 | $224.15 | $224.15 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.49 | 5.692% | $39.6239 | $39.62 | $39.60 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.27 | 10.423% | $49.9885 | $49.99 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $932.38 | $996.1879 | $996.19 | $996.15 | $996.20 | |